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On June 9th, George Floyds funeral was held in Houston, Texas. One of the speakers was Rev. Al Sharpton but why did the Baptist minister wear black gloves?

The death of George Floyd on May 25th has been one of the defining moments of 2020.

His death has sparked international outrage and has seen protest movements emerge the world over.

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has turned to the age-old struggle for equality after clashes with police did little to de-escalate tensions.

As the tragic catalyst for the renewed Black Lives Matter movement, it comes as no surprise that George Floyds funeral on June 9th was a must-watch occasion.

The over four-hour-long service took place at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas and saw crowds amass outside and the service live-streamed across the world to allow people pay their respects to the late George Floyd.

However, those watching were left with a bizarre question about the Reverand Al Sharpton after he was seen wearing black gloves at the funeral service as well as in the days beforehand.

George Floyds funeral took place at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas on June 9th.

The service saw a number of people pay their respects to Floyd through eulogies, songs and prayer.

Al Sharpton was one of the main figures who spoke at George Floyds funeral.

Sharpton has long been a public figure in the US. As well as being a Baptist minister, he grew in notoriety through activism during the 1960s, 70s and beyond.

During Barack Obamas presidency, Sharpton was described as an adviser to the president and was reportedly Obamas go-to man on racial issues similar to the death of George Floyd.

The Baptist minister spoke for around 40 minutes at George Floyds funeral service and detailed the struggle that black people have gone through ever since being brought to the US and took aim at Donald Trumps response to the death of George Floyd.

Like many at George Floyds funeral, Al Sharpton wore gloves as part of the social distancing measures put in place at the service.

According to Distractify, measures taken to promote social distancing at the funeral included the wearing of masks, gloves and the use of blue dots on the ground to try and keep people a safe distance apart.

In images in and around the Fountain of Praise church, Rev. Sharpton could also be seen wearing a face mask, just as others were at the service but removed it when it was his time to speak.

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